Takealot HR Intern 2026 – Cape Town | N6 Human Resource Management

Takealot is offering an exciting HR Internship opportunity in Cape Town for candidates who have completed an N6 Certificate in Human Resource Management. This internship provides practical exposure to human resources and operations within South Africa’s leading online retailer.

The Takealot HR Intern position is an 18-month contract based at the Cape Town Central Office.

Job Details

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• N6 Certificate in Human Resource Management
• Computer literacy
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Time management and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• MS Office Suite skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Data interpretation and presentation skills
• Basic understanding of HR principles and practices
• Strong organisational and administrative skills

Attributes Required

Successful candidates should be:

• Collaborative
• Creative
• Hands-on
• Comfortable having and voicing an opinion
• Strong communicators
• Strong problem solvers

Key Responsibilities

The HR Intern will:

• Support the onboarding and induction process for new employees.
• Help maintain and update employee records and HR information systems.
• Provide general administrative support across the HR and operations function.
• Maintain operational trackers, spreadsheets and employee records.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support HR and operational objectives.
• Assist with HR reports, dashboards and management presentations.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, internal events and wellness programmes.
• Contribute to the development and review of HR policies, procedures and standard operating documentation.
• Assist with administrative support for disciplinary, grievance and performance management processes.

About the Takealot Internship Programme

The Takealot Group Internship Programme is designed to help interns develop both technical and soft skills while gaining practical experience in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

Selected interns receive exposure to a broad range of skills and work alongside experienced professionals. The programme also includes technical and soft-skill courses covering various areas of professional development.

Benefits and Development Opportunities

Interns can benefit from:

• Mentorship opportunities
• Online learning and upskilling
• Access to courses through MyAcademy, Udacity and Coursera
• Exposure to experienced professionals
• Social events and activities
• Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance
• Free parking